Port Sudan – OnePress
Sudan has approved a comprehensive national proposal worth $139.3 million to combat malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS over the next three years, in a move aimed at strengthening the health response and ensuring continued international support to tackle the diseases that have the most impact on public health in the country.
The Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, said that combating malaria is a top priority within the national plan, explaining that the proposal was prepared through a broad partnership that included civil society organizations, the National Fund for Medical Supplies, United Nations agencies and Sudanese experts from inside and outside the country.
The proposal took into account national health priorities and included clear operational arrangements that facilitated implementation and supported the strengthening of the health system, thereby strengthening its capacity to respond to malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS in the various states of the Sudan.
The minister pointed out that the proposed grant will contribute to the provision of medicines for the three diseases to all states, stressing the continued global support for Sudanese efforts to reduce the spread of these diseases.
The minister appreciated the efforts of the technical team that prepared the proposal, praising its role in ensuring the continuity of international support and enhancing the chances of success of national health programs.
The proposal was prepared jointly by the Federal Ministry of Health and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in the framework of national and international cooperation in support of the health sector.
The proposal was formally submitted to the Global Fund to Support the Fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for consideration for adoption and funding at the next session.